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SME Blog Series - Paul Lachance
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Inflation-Busting: Moving from Reactive to Preventive Maintenance

Note: this is, Part 3, an expansion on the “ Inflation-Busting: Controlling Costs with CMMS”. Today...
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Like Smokey Bear says: With preventive maintenance, you too can prevent wildfires

The recent rise in catastrophic wildfires fires throughout the US emphasizes the need for preventive...
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Disaster checklist: 5 questions to ask before you need to

What happens if disaster strikes your community? How will you and your employees begin the process...
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The CHIPS Act – Not a tasty snack, but a way to promote US manufacturing

The “ Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022” (aka “CHIPS”)...
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We’re not in Kansas anymore: How a CMMS can help you navigate tornado damage

Acts of nature can tax the ability of any good facility maintenance crew to maintain operations and...
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Disaster planning for floods: don’t get caught without a paddle

Many US regions have long faced the threat of floods, but recently, incidents have increased with...
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How to protect your operations budget during inflation

In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.

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How a CMMS can help you prepare for hurricane season

According to the Office for Coastal Management, out of the 310 natural disasters since 1980 that...
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(Un)Smart: Why smart cities have failed and how data can fix them

Five years ago, smart cities became the next big thing in sustainability. Trillions of dollars were...
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5 Data mistakes that lead to downtime

Spoiler alert: Many M&O executives get asset health analytics wrong How well do you know the quality...
Healthcare CMMS Blog
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4 Ways a healthcare computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can improve hospital operations & patient care

Imagine if patients saw how many zeroes it takes to run a safe and compliant hospital. Better have a...
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Introducing Illuminate: Bringing the Best Ideas to Light

It’s official: You’re invited to our hometown, Raleigh, North Carolina, for the Brightly Illuminate...
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Maintenance: the heart of your profit center

Many organizations operate their maintenance and operations departments as cost centers. They’re...